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Anyone have breast reduction surgery?
I've been looking into having this done for a couple years now. I'm a 40DDD and only 5 feet tall so I feel like my...
I've been looking into having this done for a couple years now. I'm a 40DDD and only 5 feet tall so I feel like my boobs are just taking over my body. I was wondering if anyone who's had it done could tell me about your experience. Any regrets? How was your recovery?
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Ideas for activities to do with toddler at home
DS loves to bake with me which is a favorite here. We also paint, play trains, build things with lego. He loves to help with...
DS loves to bake with me which is a favorite here. We also paint, play trains, build things with lego. He loves to help with chores too which is a huge plus here! Especially the laundry!
This is a favorite of ours.
http://www.fluffybottombabies.ca/item_326/Mellisa-Doug-Stack-Sort-Board.phpWe talk about colors, numbers and shapes with it. We also line them in patterns and I'll ask which goes next. Or I'll show him a couple of them then tell him to close his eyes and when he opens them, ask him which is missing.
So many ideas on pinterest if you ever get a chance to check that out!
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CD stripping - where to find original Dawn (blue)?
I got ours at the dollarama too. ...
I got ours at the dollarama too.
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I HATE BATH NIGHT!
DS used to not be much of a fan but loves baths so much now that we do it once a day minimum! I give...
DS used to not be much of a fan but loves baths so much now that we do it once a day minimum! I give him bath paints and quickly get him washed while he plays, he barely notices! Sometimes I make colored ice cubes with food coloring and throw some in the tub. He loves watching them melt and trying to catch them and hold them without them slipping out of his hands. The only hard part is washing his hair. He loves to help so we both do the shampoo but the rinsing is torture! I always do that part as quick as I can and at the very end so once it's rinsed I can get him out right away.
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Re: Has anyone done a massive purge?
My big problem is keeping things thinking that as soon as I get rid of it, I'll figure out what it's for. We have boxes...
My big problem is keeping things thinking that as soon as I get rid of it, I'll figure out what it's for. We have boxes and boxes full of wires and cords that I'm sure are for something, but I don't know what. I keep all weird little odds and ends in case I figure out what it's for. I still have wrapping paper and stuff from YEARS ago. I know it's cheap and I can easily buy more but I hate wasting stuff.
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Re: The dreaded "When are you having kids" question
I have a child but the questions don't stop once you do. I get asked often when we'll be having more. I almost died having...
I have a child but the questions don't stop once you do. I get asked often when we'll be having more. I almost died having my first due to heart problems and was told next time I may not be so lucky. I don't like getting into it with people because it really makes me sad. I think my son would be much happier with his mom than a sibling instead.
The worst was when I had to stop breastfeeding due to the heart medication to stop my heart from getting any worse. Some people acted like I was giving my son poison when they saw him with formula. I think if given the option, my son would be much happier with a mommy and drinking formula then having breastmilk a little longer and no mom or a mom that will live a shorter life.
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Re: What's your Grocery Store?
We shop at Superstore because of their Blue Menu selection. I have a bad heart and it makes it easy to find low sodium products....
We shop at Superstore because of their Blue Menu selection. I have a bad heart and it makes it easy to find low sodium products.
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Inspection for insurance question
We got a note on our door a few days ago saying that we were going to have people enter our home tomorrow for an...
We got a note on our door a few days ago saying that we were going to have people enter our home tomorrow for an inspection for insurance purposes. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what exactly they're checking for and if I should be home when they do it. Thanks!
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Re: Pinterest Disappointments (or rec's too I guess)
Got it after seeing the youtube video! Most of my page was messed up because my browser was only showing me the "safe" content... I...
Got it after seeing the youtube video!
Most of my page was messed up because my browser was only showing me the "safe" content... I just had to click to show all and was able to do it from there.
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Re: Pinterest Disappointments (or rec's too I guess)
I didn't know there was a pin it button for the menu bar! I'm trying to get it added to mine now but no luck...
I didn't know there was a pin it button for the menu bar! I'm trying to get it added to mine now but no luck here either.
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Re: Pinterest Disappointments (or rec's too I guess)
My favorite food is something I discovered on Pinterest! Italian Chicken Soup It took forever to make but so worth it! My husband said it's...
My favorite food is something I discovered on Pinterest!
Italian Chicken Soup It took forever to make but so worth it! My husband said it's by far the best thing I've ever made.
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Re: What is the Worst Illness You've Had?
Worst for me was heart failure. About 3 days after delivering my little boy, I went into pregnancy related heart failure (PPCM). They thought I...
Worst for me was heart failure. About 3 days after delivering my little boy, I went into pregnancy related heart failure (PPCM). They thought I may die. I had the hardest time breathing, had 5L of fluid removed from my lungs. It was really scary. I was terrified that I would have to leave my newborn baby without a mother.
Most painful thing ever was my gallbladder! The pain for me was worse than giving birth. My husband was scared. He said he had never seen me that histercal. After they removed my gall bladder, I was in even more pain. Turned out a stone was left and stuck in a duct. They had to do a scope to remove it. I couldn't lay down at all because I wasn't able to breathe when I did. So glad that pain is over. Recovery was miserable. I wasn't even able to lift my baby...
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Halifax Mommies - Crunchy Clean Order Anyone?
I LOVE Crunchy Clean but I'm broke... :S ...
I LOVE Crunchy Clean but I'm broke... :S
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Meal Planner
Does anyone know of a meal planner that I can put the recipes in for as well. I'm looking for something that will add all...
Does anyone know of a meal planner that I can put the recipes in for as well. I'm looking for something that will add all the amount of each ingredient I need and make it into one list. It gets annoying to have to go through each recipe and add how much of each thing I'll need for the week to make sure I have enough.
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Re: This Pinterest thing
Thanks!! I`ve been wanting one for a while. I didn`t even think to ask on WB! I should have known WB is usually the answer...
Thanks!!
I`ve been wanting one for a while. I didn`t even think to ask on WB! I should have known WB is usually the answer to everything!
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Re: This Pinterest thing
If anyone has any invites left, I'd also love one! I put in request months ago and am still waiting... melanie m pellow @gmail.com ...
If anyone has any invites left, I'd also love one!
I put in request months ago and am still waiting...
melanie m pellow @gmail.com
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Help finding bedding
My son is still in a crib but we're going to convert it to a toddler bed soon. I'd love to get him some nice...
My son is still in a crib but we're going to convert it to a toddler bed soon. I'd love to get him some nice Thomas the Train bedding since he loves all things Thomas but I'm having a hard time finding a nice set in that size (crib sized), that ships to Canada. The only ones I found that I liked cost more for shipping than the actual product!
Anyone know where I could find some?
I'd even take suggestions on inexpensive websites to order other nice boy bedding sets from.
Thanks!
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Re: I want this hat! Anyone here knit???
Oooooh, very nice! If I could knit I would make it! ...
Oooooh, very nice! If I could knit I would make it!
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I think we screwed up bed time!
I thought about getting him a bed but he tosses and turns so much that I worry about him falling out. He likes to sleep...
I thought about getting him a bed but he tosses and turns so much that I worry about him falling out. He likes to sleep with his back up against the bars too.
We used to not let him sleep past 6pm and that was fine but we'll have to make it earlier now.
He fell asleep a little earlier today (1:30pm) since I was a little too noisy taking out the garbage today and woke him. Hopefully he'll sleep earlier now too. I think I'll start waking him up at the same time everyday for a while instead of letting him sleep in until whenever he decides to get up.
He used to be an amazing sleeper until we moved around his first birthday. It's been all downhill from there!
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I think we screwed up bed time!
The rare times he stays in his crib for the night, he wakes up around 6:30-7am but when he's in bed with us, he stays...
The rare times he stays in his crib for the night, he wakes up around 6:30-7am but when he's in bed with us, he stays asleep until about 8:30-9am. I've been thinking of trying to wake him up a little earlier everyday hoping that would help.
When it gets really late, I take him to his room and we both usually end up falling asleep on his bedroom floor before I can put him in his crib. Falling asleep on the floor with me is no problem, but he refuses to in his crib.
I think like you said, it'll be easier once he has a bigger bed and I can lay with him for a while but I don't know if I can wait that long before being able to spend some alone time with my husband.
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I think we screwed up bed time!
DS will be 18 months old in a week and he has never really had a set bedtime. I always just let him fall asleep...
DS will be 18 months old in a week and he has never really had a set bedtime. I always just let him fall asleep when he was tired. His routine has been a bath around 7pm, brush his teeth, then let him play quietly and read stories... But we're not able to put him in his crib until he is COMPLETELY asleep or he freaks out! When he's awake during the day though, he sometimes comes to get me to put him in his crib to play in there for a little while. I don't really know what to do to make him sleep earlier. I'd love if he was asleep by 8pm but the past week or so he hasn't fallen asleep until past midnight! I don't want to let him cry it out.
He does everything he can to put off his naps too. He usually doesn't nap until around 2-3... When he does, it's always a couple hours.
He always wakes up in the middle of the night too, this morning it was 5am, crying until I bring him in bed with me. Once he's there, he falls asleep within a minute or two. I'd love if he stayed in his crib though. I tried just laying him back down this morning and rubbing his back and singing quietly but he would scream anytime I layed him back down. I caved and just brought him to bed with me...
Has anyone else been through anything like this? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get him to sleep earlier? I watch tv and see people say "Ok, bedtime!", put their kids down, say goodnight and leave the room while their toddler is still awake and they fall asleep on their own. I want that!! Help!
I'm so exhausted!!
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Re: if you could have one do-over, what would it be?
University for sure... I went because I thought I was supposed to but didn't know what I wanted to do yet and wasted so much...
University for sure... I went because I thought I was supposed to but didn't know what I wanted to do yet and wasted so much money!
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Re: Would you open a PayPal dispute over this?
I would file. I did once before and paypal was great and got my money back to me right away. ...
I would file. I did once before and paypal was great and got my money back to me right away.
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Re: Anyone try Tim's Fruit Smoothies?
Tried one for the first time today... Horrible!! Way too sweet and not in a good way. Tasted like Syrup and ice blended together. ...
Tried one for the first time today... Horrible!! Way too sweet and not in a good way. Tasted like Syrup and ice blended together.
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Re: Spin - "Normal" and "Weird"
Great post! Let's see... Most of mine have already been mentionned. -I have to face away from DH when sleeping, I can't stand the thought...
Great post!
Let's see... Most of mine have already been mentionned.
-I have to face away from DH when sleeping, I can't stand the thought of anyone's breath near my face.
-When eating things like chips or cookies, I always suck all the flavor off before actually eating the food.
-I don't do dishes!! Food on dishes, especially other people's gross me out soooo bad! When DH and I talked about moving in together years ago, I warned him in advance that he would have to do all dishes because they gross me out too much.
-We don't own a microwave
-I just can't see how mopping a floor gets it clean, I feel like it just pushes dirt around. I never mop, I get on my hands and knees and scrub instead!
-I need the lid of the toilet to be down before I flush. When DH doesn't close it first I freak out and have to leave quickly. I hate public bathrooms that don't have lids on the toilets. I always get all ready, flush with my foot then get the he11 out of there!!
-Apparently, on top of talking in my sleep, I found out I now get up, get the baby and bring him back to bed to fall asleep on me in the middle of the night... I don't even realize I do it but DH says he's always catching me asleep with the baby on my chest. After a while, I just bring him back to his crib...
-My feet need to be covered to sleep. Even if the room is hot and I'm sweating, my feet need to be covered!
-I'm 26 and still don't have my licence... I really want to get it but drivers here scare me too much.
DH has more than me!
-He'll only eat 1 type of meat a day. If we have chicken for lunch, then supper has to be chicken again or vegetarian!
-We HAVE to always go out the same doors and walk on the same side of any poles or pillars.
-He's crazy about the volume on tv being at certain numbers... I refuse to adjust the volume unless he closes his eyes.
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Re: WWYD??
I'd only give the 2 weeks. ...
I'd only give the 2 weeks.
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Re: Living Microwave Free
Haven't used one in years. I have no need for one. ...
Haven't used one in years. I have no need for one.
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Re: Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs
That looks so easy!! I may have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing! ...
That looks so easy!! I may have to give them a try!
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: How old are you?
26, 27 in April ...
26, 27 in April
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Re: Would you live across the street from your parents
My mom and stepdad, sure! My dad and the woman he married, HELL NO! DH's family, no way!! I'm trying to get farther away from...
My mom and stepdad, sure! My dad and the woman he married, HELL NO! DH's family, no way!! I'm trying to get farther away from them!
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Re: Do ppl still you MSN Messenger?
I use it everyday. Never turn it off. ...
I use it everyday. Never turn it off.
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Re: Spin: Do you close the lid when you flush?
Always!! The thought of not closing it before flushing kind of grosses me out. ...
Always!! The thought of not closing it before flushing kind of grosses me out.
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Re: 100% Cotton Jeans?
I don't but I hate jeans with stretch to them too!! I hope someone has an answer to this! ...
I don't but I hate jeans with stretch to them too!! I hope someone has an answer to this!
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Re: 6 Crappiest Interview Questions
Ugh, I hate those questions, but I always expect them and am ready! At my last interview I was asked what ownership meant to me......
Ugh, I hate those questions, but I always expect them and am ready! At my last interview I was asked what ownership meant to me... I stopped for a second and asked if we could come back to that question later because I just didn't know what to say... I had never had that one before...
I always do awful in interviews but somehow still get jobs I really shouldn't... Many years ago I applied to a job at a clothing store and somehow in the interview managed to tell them I hated the clothes they sell but still got the job! LOL
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Re: SPIN Your thoughts on Valentine's Day
I don't think Valentine's day is a fake holiday designed to make money. I think companies take advantage of what should just be a nice...
I don't think Valentine's day is a fake holiday designed to make money. I think companies take advantage of what should just be a nice holiday to celebrate love to make themselves money, but it doesn't have to be that. I think people get sucked into buying stuff because they feel they have to.
DH and I don't celebrate valentine's day with expensive presents. We just take that day to make a point of spending it together with a nice homemade meal and maybe some movies. I like the holiday. We SHOULD be showing our love everyday but we don't always do that as much as we should. I like having a set day to really make a point of making sure we know we love and appreciate each other!
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Re: *spin on a spin* Socks to bed?
I never wear socks to bed! If my feet are really cold, I just stick them on DH to warm them up! ...
I never wear socks to bed! If my feet are really cold, I just stick them on DH to warm them up!
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Re: Thursday Funny
I saw this a while back and spent hours of time I should have been working on it! LOL, it's hilarious! ...
I saw this a while back and spent hours of time I should have been working on it! LOL, it's hilarious!
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Questions about Halifax daycares
Does anyone know of any Halifax daycares that take children under a year? Does anyone have any experience with St. Joseph's Early Childhood Centres in...
Does anyone know of any Halifax daycares that take children under a year?
Does anyone have any experience with St. Joseph's Early Childhood Centres in Duke Towers (I realize this one is for 18 months and up)?
Thanks in advance!
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Baby legs
I get mine here: http://fluffybottom.irismarketbuilder.com/item_49/BabyLegs.php If you like them on facebook, they sometimes have really good deals! I got 3 pairs of babylegs for $20...
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Re: Pillows
I still just use my snoogle to sleep even though my son is over 9 months old... I have another pillow that I use when...
I still just use my snoogle to sleep even though my son is over 9 months old... I have another pillow that I use when watching tv just to prop myself up but for sleep, just the snoogle.
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Re: 2010 - What were your highlights of the year
-Giving birth to my son in March -His first everything! -Getting better enough to be discharged from the heart function clinic ...
-Giving birth to my son in March
-His first everything!
-Getting better enough to be discharged from the heart function clinic
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Re: Should I cut it or wait?
First of all, I'm so jealous of your hair! Like others have said, I'd trim it. I'm curious about the deep conditioner you've come up...
First of all, I'm so jealous of your hair! Like others have said, I'd trim it. I'm curious about the deep conditioner you've come up with. Mind sharing your secret?
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Re: Passion Parties
I've been to Passion Parties, Fantasia Parties, Naughty by Nature parties and Sexy Girl parties. I've bought stuff at almost every one. I didn't find...
I've been to Passion Parties, Fantasia Parties, Naughty by Nature parties and Sexy Girl parties. I've bought stuff at almost every one. I didn't find it embaressing. I always had a lot of fun! There was always a room away from the party to buy stuff so no one had to know what you were getting if you didn't want them to. The only thing I don't like about these types of parties is how expensive everything is!
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Halifax Moms
Yikes! Good to know, I'll avoid shopping there for a while! ...
Yikes! Good to know, I'll avoid shopping there for a while!
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Re: Need all your HELP!!!
I voted! ...
I voted!
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Christmas gift for a 7 month old?
Oh, and I'll definitely be getting something like this: http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=2687902 Anything I get will most likely end up in his mouth... ...
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Christmas gift for a 7 month old?
Anything with buttons, anything that lights up, teething rings, anything he can climb on, and ANYTHING and EVERYTHING he's not allowed to have! My son...
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SBR - unequal gifts from LO to grandparents
MY mil?? Oooooh yeah!! My in laws are kinda insane sensitive that way though. One year DH got his mom and his grandmother both mother's...
MY mil?? Oooooh yeah!! My in laws are kinda insane sensitive that way though. One year DH got his mom and his grandmother both mother's day cards. Anyone that knows DH knows he really doesn't put thought into his cards. His grandmother got a nice serious one and his mom got a funny one... His mom was sooooo upset for the longest time. Apparently this meant that DH loved his grandmother more!
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Help with a contest please?
Yeah, I know, I know... One of THOSE posts... Annoying but I would love the help! There is a store that I liked to shop...
Yeah, I know, I know... One of THOSE posts... Annoying but I would love the help! There is a store that I liked to shop at that was recently sold to a girl who I used to buy cloth diapers from. The website is still being worked on so it doesn't look like much now. I would love to win one of their e-gift certificates. She has AMAZING deals! Last week I got 3 pairs of baby leg warmers for $20 and when she just sold cloth diapers, I got 3 for $20. Most cloth diapers are over that for 1! Anyway, enough of my rambling... It would really help me out if you could go to
www.fluffybottombabies.com on facebook, like them and then go to the discussion tab and let them know I (Melanie Pellow) sent you. I would really appreciate it!
P.S. If you're ever trying to win something like this, let me know, I'd be happy to vote for you!
Thank you so much in advance!!
ETA: My name... Sorry, 4am, not thinking straight!
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Sophie the Giraffe
DS LOVES his Sophie. We make sure we bring her everywhere! I would say for us it was worth the money. ...
DS LOVES his Sophie. We make sure we bring her everywhere! I would say for us it was worth the money.
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